01-18-2014, 11:36 AM | #1 |
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First mod to your new Z/28
So what are some of the mods you guys are going to be purchasing a Z/28 thinking of doing
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01-18-2014, 11:40 AM | #2 |
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Not thinking of purchasing anything, but I might remove the bow tie on the rear.
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01-18-2014, 11:47 AM | #3 |
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STAGE ONE:
• Roll-bar or roll-cage • Harness bar & harnesses • Extra set of wheels/tires for street use • Remove rear seat and install "parcel shelf" for hauling gear to track STAGE TWO: [if I drive it and decide "I gotta fever and the only prescription is... more cowbell!!"] • Katech engine mods • Pfadt suspension mod
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01-18-2014, 04:43 PM | #5 |
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I know the last thing I would touch is the suspension and brakes. As much noise that has been made over these parts in the car, there better not be a better suspension or braking system on the planet.
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01-18-2014, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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I would lean towards new heads. I don't want to drop a valve on my new $75k car.
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01-18-2014, 05:35 PM | #7 |
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Speakers.
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01-18-2014, 05:43 PM | #8 |
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A 2nd mortgage...
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01-19-2014, 12:14 AM | #9 | |
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01-19-2014, 12:17 AM | #10 |
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I agree, even though I listed Pfadt mods as a possibility down the road. I don't believe there's much they can do to improve the Z/28 suspension, but I'll be interested to see. I think any improvements they might come up with will result in slight gains, at the sacrifice of drivability on the street -- and I'd like to be able to drive my Z/28 to the track without getting pummeled...
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It's good to see someone planning to use the car the way it was intended. If I were getting a Z/28, I'd keep it simple: 4 point roll bar 6 point harness (always with a HANS type device, I use a Necksgen) Extra set of wheels for track tires If the Recaros don't work well with a 6 point harness, I'd put in a pair of 1 piece racing seats. Sparco Evos are being installed in my 1LE this week.
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01-19-2014, 02:00 PM | #14 |
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Some of the 1st mods
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